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Paternalistic Leadership: Beyond Authoritarianism

| | Leadership Skills

What’s your first reaction to the concept of paternalistic leadership? If you’re new to the concept and from an individualistic culture, such as the United States, Canada, … Read Paternalistic Leadership: Beyond Authoritarianism

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Understanding Exclusive Negotiation Periods in Business Negotiations

| | Dealmaking

The clearest method for achieving exclusivity in negotiation is an exclusive negotiation period during which both sides agree not to talk to third parties, even if approached … Read This Post

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Finding Mutual Gains In “Non-Negotiation”

| | Negotiation Skills

The National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers faced a dilemma. Mid-contract, the team’s star wide receiver, Antonio Brown, asked the team to improve upon the six-year, $42.5 million … Read Finding Mutual Gains In “Non-Negotiation”

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Appealing to Sympathy When Dealing with Difficult Situations

| | Negotiation Skills

Imagine that you are about to enter into a negotiation. Unbeknown to your counterpart, the stakes are particularly high because you are dealing with difficult situations behind … Read This Post

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How to Negotiate Pay in an Interview

| | Salary Negotiations

Wondering how to negotiate pay in an interview or another type of hiring negotiation? Developing realistic salary expectations through careful research is a key aspect of the … Read How to Negotiate Pay in an Interview

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How to Negotiate in Good Faith

| | Business Negotiations

Have you ever negotiated with someone who seemed intent on sabotaging the negotiation or taking unfair advantage? If so, you would benefit from learning more about what … Read How to Negotiate in Good Faith

The Pros and Cons of Back-Channel Negotiations

The Pros and Cons of Back-Channel Negotiations

| | International Negotiation

Back-channel negotiations have been used in numerous conflicts across the globe, including the Israeli-Palestinian peace process from 1994 to 1996 and the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979–1980. … Read The Pros and Cons of Back-Channel Negotiations

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The Benefits of Coalitions at the Bargaining Table

| | Negotiation Skills

Labor unions may be the most obvious example of a negotiating coalitions. When a company negotiates with an employee individually, it could threaten to hire someone else … Read This Post

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Check Out the All-In-One Curriculum Packages!

| | Teaching Negotiation

Introducing a new way to go in-depth when teaching the most important negotiation concepts and to measure learning outcomes.
If you are new to teaching negotiation or are … Read Check Out the All-In-One Curriculum Packages!

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Perspective Taking and Empathy in Business Negotiations

| | Dealmaking

We are often counseled to engage in perspective taking and empathetic understanding to achieve better results in business negotiations, both for ourselves and for our counterparts. Yet … Read This Post

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Advanced Negotiation Strategies and Concepts: Hostage Negotiation Tips for Business Negotiators

| | Conflict Resolution

Upset by a delay in the delivery of one of your products, a longtime buyer threatens to turn to the media unless you meet his extreme demands. … Read This Post

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Identify Your Negotiation Style: Advanced Negotiation Strategies and Concepts

| | Negotiation Skills

Have you ever wondered if your negotiation style is too tough or too accommodating? Too cooperative or too selfish? You might strive for an ideal balance, but, … Read This Post